Thailand: Airports spruce up with major works to handle tourism surge
As authorities anticipate 34m foreign-tourist arrivals and 150m domestic air travellers in 2017, major airports including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang International, U-tapao Rayong-Pattaya International, Krabi International, Phuket International and Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International are undergoing renovation or expansion. Meanwhile, there have been calls for some small airports upcountry such as in Roi-et, Nakhon Ratchasima and Hua Hin to be upgraded to international status in order to attract more foreign airlines and tourists. The Transport Ministry also plans a new airport in Yala province. The private sector in Nakhon Ratchasima is also urging the govt to develop the local airport as the city is growing and has many more attractions. <br/>
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Thailand: Airports spruce up with major works to handle tourism surge
As authorities anticipate 34m foreign-tourist arrivals and 150m domestic air travellers in 2017, major airports including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang International, U-tapao Rayong-Pattaya International, Krabi International, Phuket International and Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International are undergoing renovation or expansion. Meanwhile, there have been calls for some small airports upcountry such as in Roi-et, Nakhon Ratchasima and Hua Hin to be upgraded to international status in order to attract more foreign airlines and tourists. The Transport Ministry also plans a new airport in Yala province. The private sector in Nakhon Ratchasima is also urging the govt to develop the local airport as the city is growing and has many more attractions. <br/>
